Thread: Honda Goldwing 2006-2008 Navi GPS Firmware Update Versions 4.60 & 4.70

I believe some of the recent units sold outside of US are still the older 'CF card' units (Non-NT). If they have any trouble loading the fw, a reset may be required, and this is what i read elsewhere for CA & AU units, maybe the same for EU Navi if using CF:

If the instructions from Garmin will not update your NAVI CF carded unit, then there are some further steps that you can take. These steps are best accomplished by two people.

1. Remove the screws from the trunk unit, so that you can open up the plastic cover. There are four screws holding the plastic cover to the trunk front wall, and for the two lower ones you will need a shorter screwdriver (Philips head)

2. Open the plastic cover to expose the NAVI unit. Look closely at the top edge of the unit, to find a tiny hole. This is the reset, and it needs an object the size of a paper clip to press it.

3. Partially insert the CF card with the update on it into the slot in the GPS unit, but do not press it home. Using a paper clip or like item, test press the reset button so you can see what pressure it takes – not much.

4. While pressing the reset button, have someone turn the ignition switch to ACC position, and read what the display says. It should say “holding”. At this time, while continuing to hold the reset button in, finish inserting the CF card with the update on it.

5. The display should go to “loader” and then to “updating from card”. At this time, you can release the reset button, and allow the unit to update.

6. Turn the ignition to the off position.

Good luck exploring! Cheers.

Originally Posted by den02bike

hi
Could any body help with a problem i have a 2008 goldwing navi and need european software version 2.20 gupdate
any ideas?
thanks

I was about to suggest you post a request in one of the EU bike forums. Thought i'd have a poke around and came across this:

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Seems a heck of a coincidence so i guess it may actually be you asking there too. If not, keep an eye on it to see what comes up there if nobody has it here.

Originally Posted by den02bike

Does anyone know of a way to revert back to version 2.20 european software?

You may have to reset the unit and then try loading the EU 2.20 fw normally on an otherwise empty cf. Although if lolypop000 reports back favourably on the compatibility of the US 4.60 fw with EU units you may be able to use that. See posts 26-29. Good luck.